9/11 Day Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) Official Rules
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9/11 DAY SWEEPSTAKES (“SWEEPSTAKES”) OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL SWEEPSTAKES PROGRAMS OFFERED BY 9/11 DAY ARE SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. VOID OUTSIDE THE 50 U.S. /D.C. AND WHERE OTHERWISE PROHIBITED.
The 9/11 Day Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is ONLY open to licensed teachers and educators in the United States working at public, private and charter schools. Please don’t enter if you are not eligible. (We check.) To enter, complete the form on our website at https://911day.org/teachers-sweepstakes-2024/ or send us an email at [email protected] with your full name, email, day-time phone number, a statement that you are 18 years of age or older, the name of the school where you work, and the full address of your school. Incomplete information will not be considered. You agree, by submitting your entry, to abide by all of the terms, conditions, rules and privacy policies of 9/11 Day involving such Sweepstakes, and the use of the 9/11 Day website, 911day.org. 9/11 Day reserves the right to end, or withdraw its sweepstakes programs at any time and without notice.
For this and all of our Sweepstakes programs, you may only enter ONE TIME per calendar year, regardless of the email address you may use. Any additional entries that are submitted will be considered void, and ineligible for any prizes.
Grand Prize: Three (3) entrants (the “Winners”) will each receive round trip coach air transportation to New York City for two persons (Winner and one guest) between the major gateway airport closest to Winner’s residence (as determined by 9/11 Day) and a New York City metro area airport of 9/11 Day’s choice; hotel accommodations consisting of one (1) room (with a maximum of quad occupancy) for three (3) night(s) at a hotel selected by 9/11 Day at its sole discretion, based on availability around the time of the event; and two (4) General Museum Admission tickets to the National September 11 National Memorial & Museum. Approximate retail value (“ARV”) of prize package: $3,000. Actual retail value of Grand Prize may vary due to factors such as Winner’s place of residence, and fluctuations in airfares, and the difference between the stated ARV and the actual value, if any, will not be awarded in any form.
The travel companion (or the Winner, if a travel companion is a permissible minor) must sign and return a Liability/Publicity Release as a condition of accompanying Winner on prize trip. All prizes are non-transferable, non-assignable and no cash alternative will be offered, except in the event of unavailability, as determined solely by the discretion of 9/11 Day, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. All federal, state and local income taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of the Winner. Winners are solely responsible for all trip expenses not specified herein as being awarded, including, without limitation, travel and other insurance, meals, hotel room service, laundry service, merchandise, souvenirs, local and long distance telephone calls, and gratuities. Travel arrangements must be made through 9/11 Day, on a carrier of 9/11 Day’s choice. If Winner lives within a 100-mile radius of New York City, round-trip airfare will not be provided. In lieu of airfare, the Winner will receive $500, which the Winner may use at his/her discretion, including to cover ground transportation or other expenses. All other expenses as noted, other than airfare, will be provided. The Winner and his/her travel companion will be required to provide valid government-issued photographic ID and/or other required travel documents, such as a valid passport, at time of travel. The Winner and his/her travel companion are responsible for obtaining such travel documents. If Winner cancels the trip at any time, is deemed ineligible to receive the prize for any reason, or cannot or does not wish to accept the prize, the Winner agrees to forfeit the Grand Prize immediately, in its entirety, and 9/11 Day may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize (time permitting) to an alternate Winner in a random drawing from among the remaining entries received. Certain travel restrictions may apply.
Second and Third Place Prizes: Two (2) entrants (the “Second Place Winners”) will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received. Each Winner will receive one (1) Apple iPadAir device. Four (4) entrants (the “Third Place Winners”) win a $100 Amazon gift card.
As of July 1, 2024, the approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Apple iPadAir is $800. Actual retail value of Grand Prize may vary due to factors such as Winner’s place of residence, and fluctuations in price. The difference between the stated ARV and the actual value, if any, will not be awarded in any form.
Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received. Prizes are non-transferable, not returnable, and cannot be sold or redeemed for cash. If no prize substitution is available, a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.
This sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico, the U.S. territories and possessions and where prohibited or restricted by law, unless a Sweepstakes specifies other eligibility restrictions or requirements.
General Rules and Provisions for 9/11 Day Sweepstake Programs
Who may not enter our sweepstakes?
Employees of 9/11 Day. (“9/11 Day”) and their respective affiliates, advertising agencies, public relations agencies, product suppliers, including any vendors providing services in connection with its Sweepstakes Programs (collectively, the “Sponsor Affiliates”), and employees, agents, directors, officers (including members of each of their immediate family – i.e., spouse, mother, father, in-laws, grandmother, grandfather, brother, sister, children and grandchildren – or same household) of Sponsor or any Sponsor Affiliates are not eligible to participate. Also, anyone under the age of 18 is also not eligible to enter.
How many times may I enter?
For all of our Sweepstakes programs, you may only enter ONE TIME per calendar year, regardless of the email address you may use. Any additional entries that are submitted will be considered void, and ineligible for any prizes.
Do I have to enter by submitting information at 911day.org.
No, you may also enter by sending an email to [email protected], mentioning the sweepstakes you wish to join, and including your full name, mailing address, email, phone number, and a statement that you are at least 18 years of age and a resident of the 50 United States. We must receive your email by the close of business, 5:00 pm Pacific Time, on September 30, 2024.
When does the Sweepstakes end?
Unless specified otherwise on the 911day.org website, all Sweepstakes programs end at midnight, Pacific Time, on September 30, 2024, after which no further entries will be considered as valid.
How are the winners selected?
All eligible entries are considered, and Potential Winners are drawn entirely at random. Thereafter, following verification of the eligibility of the Potential Winner, prizes are then awarded and distributed by no later than December 31, 2024. The Potential Winner will be notified via mail, email, and/or phone utilizing information the entrant provided with their entry. For any and all prizes, the verified Winner may be required to complete, sign and return within fourteen (14) days a liability and publicity release, unless prohibited by law, and an acknowledgement that it will use the prizes as set forth in these rules. If the potential Winner refuses to comply with the above requirement or if a prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the potential Winner’s prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate Winner selected in a random drawing from all remaining eligible entries received, at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Prizes are non-transferable, not returnable, and cannot be sold or redeemed for cash. If no prize substitution is available, a prize of equal or greater value may be awarded.
Photo/Video Release. By submitting an entry, each entrant grants 9/11 Day and its assignees the right without additional compensation or notification to, or permission of the participant, except as prohibited by law, to publish and promote the Winner’s name, as well as any photos or videos taken of the Winner for the limited purposes of promoting 9/11 Day and future Sweepstakes programs.
Prohibited Activity. Any attempts by an individual to access the site via a bot script or other brute-force attack will result in that e-mail address becoming ineligible. 9/11 Day, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel or modify the Sweepstakes without notice or liability if the website becomes infected with a virus, or is technically corrupt, or if the Sweepstakes otherwise cannot operate as planned. Sponsor and its affiliates, subsidiaries, parent company and agencies assume no responsibility for any loss or damage to entrants’ or to any other person’s computer relating to, or resulting from, entering or downloading any information or software in connection with the Sweepstakes. 9/11 Day and their agents are not responsible for technical, hardware, software or telephone/Internet malfunctions of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled or delayed electronic communications caused by the user, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes, or by any human or other errors that may occur in connection with the Sweepstakes. If any of the foregoing malfunctions, errors, fraud, unauthorized intervention or defects render the Sweepstakes incapable of operating as planned or corrupt the integrity, affect the administration, security, or fairness of the Sweepstakes, 9/11 Day may at its sole discretion, may suspend or cancel the Sweepstakes immediately. Under no circumstances will more prizes than those set forth in these full Official Rules be awarded. If a technical error or the like occurs that results in more potential Winners than available prizes for a particular prize level, 9/11 Day may elect to hold a random drawing from all eligible claims received to award the number of prizes for the level of prize in dispute which have not yet been awarded. Any use of micro, automatic, programmed, robotic, or like entry methods will void all such entries by such methods, and entrants using such methods will be disqualified. 9/11 Day further reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes if it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair playing practices or intending to abuse, threaten or harass other entrants. Any attempt by an entrant or any other individual to deliberately damage, interfere with, or undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal and/or civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, 9/11 Day reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. 9/11 Day’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
Jurisdiction. Except where prohibited, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant, 9/11 Day in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of California, or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California. In addition, any dispute relating to the Sweepstakes (including these Official Rules) shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal court having jurisdiction over the subject matter located in Irvine, California, or Orange County, California, at 9/11 Day’s discretion. Entrants hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts and waive any claim of forum non conveniens or lack of personal jurisdiction that they may have. Any and all claims, judgment and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event attorneys’ fees and under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives, all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and also waives any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.
Release of Liability: By entering, entrants and their families agree that 9/11 Day, and its affiliated companies and their officers, directors, agents, and employees (collectively, “Released Parties”) will have no liability or responsibility for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, including but not limited to death, injuries, damages, or losses to persons and property that may be sustained in connection with this Sweepstakes, the receipt, ownership, or use of the prize or while preparing for, participating in, and/or traveling to any prize-related activity, or accepting, possessing, using, or misusing any prize, and they will be held harmless against any claims of liability arising directly or indirectly from the prizes awarded. Released Parties are not responsible if any prize cannot be awarded or enjoyed due to travel cancellations, delays, or interruption due to weather, natural disaster, acts of war or terrorism, or other causes beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control.
Winner’s List: For a list of the Winner’s name, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, by December 31, 2024 to: 9/11 Day Winner List, 5151 California Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92617.
This Sweepstakes is not authorized or sponsored by, affiliated with, or involved with any organization other than 9/11 Day.